# Privacy Policy for Bazme Urdu (بزم اردو) **Last Updated: December 28, 2025** ## Introduction Bazme Urdu ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. **Contact Information:** If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: bazme692@gmail.com --- ## 1. Information We Collect ### 1.1 Information You Provide - **Favorites Data**: When you mark kalams (poetry) as favorites, this data is stored locally on your device using Hive database. - **Search History**: Your search queries are temporarily cached to improve search performance. ### 1.2 Automatically Collected Information - **Device Information**: We may collect information about your device including device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information. - **Usage Data**: We collect information about how you interact with the app, such as features used, kalams viewed, and authors browsed. - **Ad Interaction Data**: Through Google AdMob, we collect data related to ad impressions, clicks, and interactions for advertising purposes. ### 1.3 Firebase Services We use Firebase Cloud Firestore to: - Store and retrieve kalam (poetry) content - Manage author information - Organize categories and content structure Firebase may collect: - Analytics data about app usage - Crash reports to improve app stability - Performance monitoring data --- ## 2. How We Use Your Information We use the collected information for the following purposes: - **App Functionality**: To provide you with access to Urdu poetry and literature content - **Personalization**: To save your favorite kalams and remember your preferences - **Content Delivery**: To fetch and display poetry content from our Firebase database - **Advertising**: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob - **App Improvement**: To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience - **Technical Support**: To identify and fix bugs and technical issues - **Communication**: To respond to your inquiries and provide support --- ## 3. Data Storage and Security ### 3.1 Local Storage - **Favorites**: Your favorite kalams are stored locally on your device using Hive database - **Preferences**: App settings and preferences are stored using SharedPreferences - **Cache**: Temporary data is cached locally for improved performance ### 3.2 Cloud Storage - **Content Data**: Kalam content, author information, and categories are stored in Firebase Cloud Firestore - **No Personal Account Data**: We do not store personal user accounts or authentication data ### 3.3 Security Measures We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including: - Secure data transmission using HTTPS - Firebase security rules to protect database content - Regular security updates and patches - Limited data collection principles --- ## 4. Third-Party Services Our app uses the following third-party services that may collect information: ### 4.1 Google AdMob - **Purpose**: To display advertisements in the app - **Data Collected**: Device identifiers, ad interaction data, approximate location (if permitted) - **Privacy Policy**: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) - **AdMob Policy**: [https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543](https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543) ### 4.2 Firebase (Google) - **Services Used**: Cloud Firestore, Firebase Core - **Purpose**: Content storage and delivery, analytics, crash reporting - **Privacy Policy**: [https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy) ### 4.3 Other Services - **Share Plus**: For sharing kalams to other apps (does not collect data) - **URL Launcher**: For opening external links (does not collect data) --- ## 5. Permissions Our app requires the following permissions: - **INTERNET**: Required to fetch kalam content from Firebase and display advertisements - **ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE**: To check network connectivity and optimize data usage We do not request any sensitive permissions such as camera, microphone, contacts, or location. --- ## 6. Advertising and Analytics ### 6.1 Advertisements - We display third-party advertisements through Google AdMob - Ads may be personalized based on your interests (you can opt-out through device settings) - Ad providers may use cookies and similar technologies - You can reset your advertising ID in your device settings to limit ad tracking ### 6.2 Analytics - We collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the app - Analytics data does not contain personally identifiable information - Data is aggregated and used solely for app improvement purposes --- ## 7. Children's Privacy Bazme Urdu is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. The app: - Does not require account creation - Does not collect personal information - Displays content appropriate for all ages - Uses family-safe advertising policies If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete such information immediately. --- ## 8. Data Retention - **Local Data**: Favorites and preferences remain on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data - **Analytics Data**: Automatically deleted according to Firebase retention policies (typically 2-14 months) - **Ad Data**: Managed by Google AdMob according to their retention policies --- ## 9. Your Rights and Choices You have the following rights regarding your data: ### 9.1 Access and Control - **View Favorites**: Access your saved kalams anytime through the Favorites section - **Delete Data**: Clear your favorites and app data through app settings or device settings - **Uninstall**: Completely remove all local data by uninstalling the app ### 9.2 Advertising Choices - **Opt-out of Personalized Ads**: Use device settings to limit ad tracking - **Android**: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization - **iOS**: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking - **Reset Advertising ID**: Reset your advertising identifier in device settings ### 9.3 Data Deletion To request deletion of any data we may have about you: - Email us at [YOUR_EMAIL_ADDRESS] - Clear app data in your device settings - Uninstall the application --- ## 10. Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances: - **Service Providers**: With Firebase and Google AdMob to provide app functionality and advertising - **Legal Requirements**: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority - **App Protection**: To enforce our Terms of Service or protect our rights and users - **Business Transfer**: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition of our business - **With Your Consent**: When you explicitly agree to share information (e.g., using the share feature) --- ## 11. International Data Transfers Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including: - **United States**: Where Firebase and Google services are operated - **Other Countries**: Where Google maintains data centers We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws. --- ## 12. Content Copyright Notice **Important Notice Regarding Content:** All kalams (poetry) and literature content available in Bazme Urdu are copyright-free works that are in the public domain or have been shared with appropriate permissions. The admin curates and shares only copyright-free kalams to preserve and promote Urdu literature. **If you have any concerns or issues regarding the content:** - Please contact us at bazme692@gmail.com - Provide details about the specific kalam or content in question - We will promptly investigate and take appropriate action if any copyright concerns are raised We respect intellectual property rights and will remove any content if a valid copyright claim is made. --- ## 13. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect: - Changes in our practices - Legal or regulatory requirements - New features or services - User feedback **Notification of Changes:** - The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised - Significant changes will be notified through the app or our website - Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. --- ## 14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA) If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): - **Right to Know**: What personal information we collect and how it is used - **Right to Delete**: Request deletion of your personal information - **Right to Opt-Out**: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information) - **Non-Discrimination**: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights To exercise these rights, contact us at bazme692@gmail.com. --- ## 15. European Privacy Rights (GDPR) If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): - **Right of Access**: Obtain confirmation of data processing and access to your data - **Right to Rectification**: Correct inaccurate personal data - **Right to Erasure**: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten") - **Right to Restrict Processing**: Limit how we use your data - **Right to Data Portability**: Receive your data in a portable format - **Right to Object**: Object to processing of your personal data - **Right to Withdraw Consent**: Withdraw consent at any time To exercise these rights, contact us at bazme692@gmail.com. --- ## 16. Contact Us If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: **Email:** bazme692@gmail.com **App Name:** Bazme Urdu (بزم اردو) **Response Time:** We aim to respond within 48 hours --- ## 17. Consent By using Bazme Urdu, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. --- **Note:** This Privacy Policy applies only to the Bazme Urdu mobile application and does not cover any third-party websites or services linked within the app.